The Statesman Journal reports PK Kirk Yliniemi, who participated in the San Francisco 49ers' training camp the last two seasons, has been signed by the Bakersfield Blitz of the Arena Football League 2.

The Sacramento Bee San Francisco 49ers PK Joe Nedney should win the place kicking job with the team, as long as he stays healthy. Nedney's competition in the 49ers' minicamp a week ago was PK Kirk Yliniemi and PK Cole Farden. The latter can punt as well, but neither Yliniemi nor Farden have any NFL experience.